All Obituaries

Frederick Michael Holloway, 73, of Lisbon, died unexpectedly on Thursday, August 18, 2022 at his home where he had been stricken ill.  Fred was born June 23, 1949 in Peterborough, Ontario, a son of the late William Holloway Sr. and Hilda (Morris)  Holloway. He graduated from Lincoln Park High School in Michigan in 1967. Fred worked for the Ford Motor Company for a year prior to entering the US Navy in 1968. He served on the USS Galveston and was Honorably Discharged in May of...

Ronald L. Gilson, 79, of Canton, died peacefully Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital, where he was in the company of family.  Ronald was born March 15, 1943 to the late Donald and Edna (Lawrence) Gilson. He was a graduate of Canton High School and from Canton ATI. On July 11. 1970, he was united by marriage to Deitre Thorbahn at the Canton United Methodist Church, the couple celebrated 50 years of wedded bliss in 2020. Dee predeceased him on...

Charles “Chuck” R. Perry Jr., 58, of Waddington, died peacefully surrounded by loved ones at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital on Thursday, July 7, 2022. Charles was born December 23, 1963, in Canton, son of Charles R. and Judy Ann (Bigwarfe) Perry. He attended Morley & Canton School, where he enjoyed wrestling. Most would say Chuck was a hardworking man who was skilled and knowledgeable in all facets of construction, certified in ATV mechanics, and a builder at heart. There...

John B. Bessette, 60, of Auburn and formerly of Canton died unexpectedly on Saturday, July 2, 2022 at the Auburn Community Hospital. John was born January 31, 1962 in Canton, a son of Gerald and Susan (Fenlong) Bessette. He graduated from Hugh C. Williams High School with the Class of 1980 and worked for 14 years at the Kraft Foods plant as plant faciltator before an automobile accident left his disabled. A marriage to Tammy Burke ended in divorce. John had been a communicant of St....

July 15, 1946 – June 26, 2022 James F. Barry III of Canton passed away unexpectedly at his home from natural causes. Born in Brooklyn on July 15, 1946, James (Jim) was the son of James and Ethel (Oberhofer) Barry. He graduated from West Hempstead High School in his hometown on Long Island. He continued his education at SUNY Potsdam and earned a B.A. and M.S. degree in chemistry (the subject that he enjoyed teaching). His professional experience includes...

Gage Lonnie Michael Mustain, age 24, passed unexpectedly at his home in Cincinnati, Ohio on June 10, 2022. He was born on July 3, 1997 to Vanessa and Josh Fry.  He was a devoted father, son, brother, uncle, and friend. Gage had many passions that brought joy to his life. He was passionate about carpentry, being outside, camping, bonfires, video games, music, traveling, and tag. Gage also had a deep love for animals, especially for his “man’s best friend”,...

Thomas Edward Morrill, a resident of Pasadena, Maryland and formerly of Hermon, age 66, passed away at his home on May 24, 2022. A funeral service will be held at the O’Leary Funeral Home, Canton, NY at 12:00 pm on Saturday June 4, 2022, followed by burial at Hermon Cemetery. Calling hours will precede the funeral service at the O’Leary Funeral Home from 10:00am-12:00pm on Saturday June 4, 2022. Tom was born on October 6, 1955, in Canton, NY to Jerry and Shirley (née...

Lauris I. Coffey, 90, of Canton died peacefully on Thursday, May 19, 2022 at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital where she had been a patient for a few days. Lauris was born May 14, 1932 in Gouverneur, the daughter of the late Prentice and Bertha (Wallace) Storie. She graduated from Knox-Memorial Central School in 1950. On June 28, 1950, Lauris married Milford A. Coffey at the Russell United Methodist Church. Milford predeceased her on November 14, 1998. Lauris worked for Beaudette’s Grocery...

Suzanne Marie (Lucas) Flanagan, 58, of West Pierrepont, died unexpectedly in her sleep on Monday, May 9, 2022. Suzanne was born June 26, 1963 in Potsdam, a daughter of the late Robert and Mary (Vancour) Lucas. She attended Canton High School. On July 5, 1980, Suzanne was married to Gene A. Flanagan in Morley at the home of their pastor. Suzanne had worked formerly at McCarthy’s Restaurant, the Cascade Inn and at the Best Western. Most recently she was employed at United Helpers...

Thomas G. Ames, 64, of Canton, died at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital on Monday, May 2, 2022 where he had been admitted earlier in the day after taking ill at home.  Tom was born September 11, 1957 in Canton, a son to the late Gerald A. “Charlie” Ames and Nancyanne E. McCluskey. He attended Canton Schools and served his county in the US Navy where he earned his G.E.D. Following his time in the service, Tom worked for Kraft Foods in Canton for a short period and...